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Each edition turns current market conversations into practical intelligence for founders, CEOs, General Managers, HR leaders and senior professionals.
01Market intelligenceJune 2026
The Market Isn’t Slowing Down. It’s Changing.
What confidential appointments, more selective hiring and specialist demand reveal about the direction of the market.
Read the full article ↗02Salon growthApril 2026
April Changed the Game. Here’s How Salons Win Next.
Why rising costs are creating a wider gap between average and high-performing salons, and the commercial response now required.
Read the full article ↗03Salon economicsApril 2026
For brands selling direct into the professional hair industry: April 2026 employment changes affecting salons
A commercial look at rising salon employment costs, changing buying behaviour and what brands and distributors need their sales and education teams to understand.
Read the full article ↗04Career intelligenceFebruary 2026
The Rise of Opportunity: Employed, Self-Employed and Everything in Between
A look at the expanding career models available across professional hair, beauty and personal care.
Read the full article ↗05Career opportunitiesJanuary 2026
Slightly Different This Week
A market snapshot of Account Manager opportunities and the commercial capabilities brands were prioritising.
Read the full article ↗06Interview adviceJanuary 2026
The 2–3 Minute ‘Tell Me About Yourself’ That Actually Wins Interviews
A clear three-part structure for presenting senior experience with relevance, evidence and confidence.
Read the full article ↗07Salary intelligenceJanuary 2026
Professional Haircare Industry Salary Benchmarks
A practical guide to current salaries across internal teams, field sales, territory management and senior commercial positions in professional haircare.
Read the full article ↗08Career developmentDecember 2025
The 10-Stage Career Acceleration Plan
Ten deliberate stages for building capability, commercial ownership, leadership and long-term market reputation.
Read the full article ↗09Hiring insightOctober 2025
The Calibre of Candidates Seems Lower Than Usual
Why application volume can disguise a shortage of relevant candidates, and what a stronger hiring approach looks like.
Read the full article ↗10Senior careersSeptember 2025
Senior Professionals: Why Your Choice of Recruiter Could Define Your Next Decade
Why senior careers benefit from a long-term specialist search relationship rather than a vacancy-led introduction.
Read the full article ↗11RetentionSeptember 2025
Why Your Best Employees Are Quiet Quitting
The quiet signs that valued people are disengaging and why salary alone rarely repairs the underlying problem.
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